It’s summer time! And with summertime, comes a healthy treat!
Our favorite? The NY Melrose Family‘s Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt and Quinoa Parfait.
Imagine layers of naturally sweetened banana cheesecake yogurt, fresh berries, and nutty quinoa, and you’ve envisioned this yummy snack.
Notably, this snack is packed with fruit, whole grains, and tons of protein. Therefore, you can feel good about having a parfait for breakfast, or spoil yourself after a hard work out with one as well!
Jenny Melrose states: “I was able to make the Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt & Quinoa Parfaits with no added sugar because my banana was looking pretty gnarly, which also means it was naturally super sweet. Mushed up and mixed with some light cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt, it makes a fabulous banana cheesecake-flavored yogurt that I love to use as the base for parfaits.”
Thus, here’s the healthy recipe that you’ve been waiting for!
Yum! What a great snack to eat after a Pilates workout!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature (I used light cream cheese)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- one very ripe banana, mashed
- honey, stevia, or another sweetener, to taste, if needed
- ½ cup cooked and cooled quinoa, prepared as per package instructions
- 1 cup berries, chopped if they are large (I used a mixture of raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries)
- additional berries for garnish, if desired
Want the instructions to this fabulous recipe? Check it out here! Exclusively on NY Melrose Family’s blog! (Feel free to share with friends!)
We hope you enjoyed this recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!
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